Gevangenen : Jurnal Kajian Lembaga Pemasyarakatan
Vol 2 No 1 (2026): Mei

OVERCROWDING DI LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN

Edi Suranta (Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia)
Cemby Agustina (Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia)
Irene Anastasya Sinaga (Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia)
Vita Daniela B.V.R Oematan (Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Correctional institutions are a vital part of the correctional system, serving to foster inmates so they can be reintegrated into society. However, as the number of inmates increases, many prisons are experiencing overcrowding because the number of inmates is not proportional to the available capacity. This study aims to directly describe effective solutions to address the problem of overcrowding in Indonesian correctional institutions and identify policies that have been implemented to address this issue. The method used is empirical juridical research, focusing on legal aspects and facts on the ground, as well as a socio-legal approach to analyze issues related to social injustice. The data used are secondary data collected through literature studies, including primary and secondary legal materials. The results of the study indicate that various factors influence overcrowding, and current policies have not yet had a significant impact on reducing overcrowding in prisons.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gevangenen

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Gevangenen Jurnal Kajian Lembaga Pemasyarakatan focuses on Correctional Institutions as part of the Criminal Justice System that carries out the function of Correctional for prisoners. This journal examines very specific issues, such as the negative effects of implementing imprisonment, skills ...